VP, Communications

Role overview

This is a senior communications leadership role based in the United States, posted for a partner organization that handles the hiring process and all follow-up steps. The position sits at the crossroads of science, storytelling, and global influence, with responsibility for explaining breakthrough innovation in a way that resonates broadly.

As the head of communications, you will guide a highly visible function that shapes earned media, executive messaging, and donor-oriented storytelling for international audiences. The work supports major initiatives focused on solving some of humanity’s toughest challenges through incentive-led innovation.

You will collaborate closely with senior leaders to present a clear, unified external voice across media, fundraising, and organizational narrative. The role combines long-term strategy with direct execution and requires someone who can help build communications systems and processes from the beginning.

This is an opportunity to influence conversations at a global level while turning complex scientific and technological advances into timely, understandable, and compelling messaging.

Responsibilities

• Set the global earned media direction and develop strong relationships with reporters, editors, and outlets across science, technology, business, and philanthropy.
• Maintain a steady and coherent public narrative that keeps the organization visible between major launches and announcements.
• Lead communications across the full journey of key initiatives, including launches, public updates, and storytelling around impact.
• Convert technical, scientific, and policy-heavy ideas into clear messaging for both specialist and general audiences, including donors and partners.
• Work with advancement and fundraising teams to create donor communications, campaign stories, and impact-focused materials.
• Advise on executive communications such as speeches, thought leadership pieces, and media appearances.
• Plan for crisis communications and protect reputation in coordination with senior leadership and legal partners.
• Develop and expand the communications function, including agency oversight, internal workflows, and operating frameworks.
• Align owned content with earned media efforts to increase reach, relevance, and engagement.

Requirements

• At least 12 years of senior-level communications experience, with direct responsibility for earned media, executive messaging, and narrative strategy.
• Strong ability to turn complex scientific, technical, or policy subjects into persuasive stories for multiple audiences.
• A well-developed network of contacts at leading media outlets covering science, technology, business, or philanthropy.
• Experience establishing communications teams, systems, or agency relationships from scratch.
• Demonstrated success in creating donor-facing or philanthropic communications for senior stakeholders or investors.
• Excellent writing, storytelling, and executive communication abilities, with experience supporting top leadership.
• Experience in journalism, science communication, technology, climate, or innovation-centered organizations is highly desirable.
• Comfort operating in fast-moving, mission-driven settings that require both strategic thinking and hands-on delivery.
• Exposure to nonprofit, philanthropic, or incentive-based innovation models is an added advantage.

Perks and benefits

• Base pay in the range of $190,000 to $210,000, plus the possibility of annual performance-based incentives.
• Remote-first arrangement within the United States.
• Health insurance coverage for employees and dependents, including medical, dental, and vision.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching contributions.
• Plentiful paid time off, covering vacation, sick time, holidays, and floating days.
• Paid parental leave for employees welcoming a new child.
• Wellness, internet, mobile phone, and learning-and-development stipends.
• Dedicated focus time, including meeting-free blocks and deep-work weeks.
• Quarterly in-person all-hands gatherings for collaboration and alignment.
• Employee Assistance Program with confidential personal and professional support.

Additional information

This role is handled through a partner company that manages applications and the next stages of the process. Applications are reviewed through an AI-assisted matching workflow designed to screen candidates fairly against the core requirements before a shortlist is shared with the hiring team. Final decisions, interviews, and assessments are managed internally by the employer.

Data privacy notice

By applying, you consent to your personal data being processed to assess your candidacy and shared with the hiring employer where relevant. The processing is based on legitimate interest and pre-contractual measures under applicable data protection laws, including GDPR. You may request access, correction, deletion, or objection to processing at any time.

Artificial intelligence tools may be used to support parts of the hiring process, such as resume review, response analysis, or spotting possible inconsistencies in application materials. These tools assist recruitment staff but do not replace human judgment; final hiring decisions are always made by people.